What is a pro or con of living in Otsego, Minnesotacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Otsego.

What salary do I need to live in Otsego, Minnesota copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $95,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $114,021 in Otsego, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. OTSEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Otsego, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Otsego, Minnesota is 20.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $114,021 in Otsego, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Otsego, Minnesota is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Otsego
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Otsego, MN

Compared to West Des Moines, Otsego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

53.9% higher

Health

25.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.7% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Otsego, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Otsego, MN

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